We encourage it. No matter if you are traveling alone and looking for a tranquil moment in this uninhabited paradise, or cruising with your loved one and hoping to share a few intimate moments, or exploring with your whole family to find souvenir seashells, sand dollars and other treasures, our guides will help you to discover the best places to go.
Panama City Beach has boat rentals and jet ski rentals for shell island dolphin tours. Our 2 hour jetski ride will take you to wild dolphins. Dolphins can be seen swimming in their natural surroundings. Rent a pontoon boat and go to beautiful shell-island. Half and full day accommodations available. Take a boat ride to explore the island. It also allows you to snorkel, and look for shells. You can relax and take the sunset cruise. Available upon request - Jet ski rental 1hr Reservations are highly recommended in order to accommodate everyone.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Panama City. Blue Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger tour boats which can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashes or disruptions which can often scare the dolphins.
If the conditions allow, we may be able to snorkel and swim with dolphins. They are wild dolphins, and have their own minds. We don't feed dolphins or harass them. We cannot guarantee swimming with dolphins. All of our boat tours follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act guidelines.
"St. Andrews bay, home to over 2,900 species, is America's most diverse estuary. In the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay, almost any species can be found at any time. It is also one coastal estuary that is most vulnerable and requires our protection. Mike Brim is the Executive Director of St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
What should we bring? You can bring almost anything, although we have most of the items you need. A towel, polarized glasses, and a sweater/jacket are recommended. Because of the breeze and open boat, it is always cooler out on the water than on land. Bring snacks and drinks! BYOB permitted.
The Adventures At Sea guides will take you on a tour of Shell Island, showing you the home of one the largest schools in the world of bottlenose dolphins. We are familiar with all the favorite spots they like to hide, and where they show their pride.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.